variants also instalment
Definition of installmentnext
as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization attended the installment of the new university president

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Recent Examples of installment The entire installment is structured as different types of Emmys bait, with the patriarch and his crew becoming increasingly desperate to rip off the qualities of award-winning shows and finally bring home the coveted gold. Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026 This installment breaks tradition by featuring Laufey, Kratos's wife and Atreus's mother, as the playable protagonist. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 Need help evaluating options for resolving back taxes using IRS installment agreements or the IRS Fresh Start Program. Nick Perry, USA Today, 24 July 2026 Of all the charitable wine festivals, this one grosses the most money year after year, with the latest installment totaling well over $30 million. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for installment
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  • After reinstating the bicameral system for the first time in more than three decades, Peru’s Congress is defining its leadership two days before Fujimori’s July 28 presidential inauguration for the 2026-2031 term.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
  • Two decades after inauguration, Maya Moore led the field with around 33,000 fan votes.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 July 2026
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  • Van Dijk and her fellow travelers even brought their own swag to give out and said inaugurals feel like a bonding experience for everyone on the flight.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 10 May 2026
  • In the inaugural Be Our Valentine campaign, HopeWorks aims to build a stronger network for survivors.
    Dennis Valera, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026

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“Installment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installment. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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